Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Bancroft has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Bancroft beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 387 in 1880, a peak of 724 in 1970, 484 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 3 maps from 1926 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bancroft, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Bancroft.
For half of commuters, work is under 21 miles away. In Bancroft, the typical journey to work is 34 minutes, against 25 minutes in Michigan’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. The top destinations are Owosso (7%), Flint (7%) and Perry Township (5%).
| Bancroft | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 34 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.2% | 5.9% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
In Bancroft, the peak summer temperature is 82°F, where Michigan’s towns sit at 82°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Households in Bancroft have drawn federal disaster aid once, in 2004. Compared with two thirds of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in the town is lower. Of the losses FEMA expects in the town, 28% come from cold waves and 28% from inland flooding.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The typical rent in Bancroft is $944 a month. Values rose 6.9% in the 12 months to September 2026. Also worth knowing: 71% of Bancroft households are owner-occupiers.
| Bancroft | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 71% | 84% | 73% |
| Median rent | $944 a month | $1,046 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Bancroft is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to police
The share of adults in Bancroft who sleep under 7 hours: 36%. 19% of adults in Bancroft report frequent mental distress; 39% have obesity.
| Bancroft | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 27% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 17% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 37% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 14% |
| What stands out | Bancroft | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.7% | 10.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lion's Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
1 within 15 miles of the center of Bancroft
About 1 of every 100 Bancroft residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
Where Bancroft’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
Village in Michigan, United States
Bancroft is a village in Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 484 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Shiawassee Township.
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Bancroft has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.